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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.66, 442.03 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.66, 442.03 and 227.12 is: 313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.66 : 442.03 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.66/442.03 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.66x = 442.03 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.66x = 100,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,391.08/320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.08

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